EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Bank
of Tanzania, an equal opportunity employer and Tanzania’s central bank, is
looking for suitably qualified young Tanzanian citizens of high personal
integrity to fill the following vacant positions at the Head Office and at its
Branches in Mwanza, Mbeya, Zanzibar and Dodoma.
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Position:
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Administrative Officer III
(Administrative and
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General Services) - 2 Posts
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Reports to:
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Head of Division
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Contract type:
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Contract for unspecified period of
time
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Location:
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Head Office, Dar es Salaam
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Job Purpose:
To
undertake a wide range of analytical, transactional and facilitative
responsibilities including travel support, general events management, BoT
canteen operations and other catering services and advise the management on
provision of various office support and administrative services.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Planning
and scheduling booking for staff and official visitors and managing travel
arrangements;
b) Overseeing
and monitoring BoT staff canteen Services;
c) Monitoring
service providers and ensuring services are provided in accordance with
standards approved in the service contract;
d) Supervising
kitchen attendants on the daily delivery of services to staff and in business
meetings;
e) Originating
purchase requisition and purchase orders and obtaining required approvals;
f) Processing
payments for catering services, travel tickets and hotel services rendered to
the Bank;
g) Compiling
monthly utility bills for processing payments;
h) Preparing
periodic performance status reports on the performance of service providers;
i) Preparing
various correspondences for management’s decision and action;
j) Assisting
in the preparation of corporate budget relating to administrative/support
services;
k) Performing
other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
Education/Professional
Qualifications Required:
a) Bachelor’s
degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Commerce or its
equivalent;
b) Ability
to communicate effectively in English and Kiswahili;
c) High
level of integrity, motivation and hardworking;
d) Strong
interpersonal relations and ability to work effectively in teams;
e) Results-oriented.
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Position:
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Assistant Records Management
Officer III
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(Human Resource) - 2 Posts
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Reports to:
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Head of Division
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Contract type:
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Contract for unspecified period of
time
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Location:
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Head Office, Dar es Salaam
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Job Purpose:
To oversee activities relating to
mail receipt and delivery systems in the mail room in order to facilitate
decision making and achievement of strategic objectives of the Bank.
a) Overseeing
staff and procedures to ensure all incoming/outgoing mail, parcels and internal
mail are delivered in the required time frames;
b) Ensuring
that all expedited mail are promptly delivered within set guidelines;
c) Co-ordinating
and overseeing processing of mail and parcels – receiving, sorting, opening,
scanning and distributing incoming mail/parcels and processing outgoing
mail/parcels;
d) Receiving
and, where appropriate, signing for all mail and parcel deliveries to the Bank,
including logging all courier and special deliveries received;
f) Ensuring
items are signed for on final receipt as appropriate;
g) Developing
and implementing relevant procedures to facilitate easy receipt and delivery of
mails;
h) Contributing
to the development and implementation of operational strategies associated with
document and records management;
i) Ensuring
all urgent items are treated as such and managing exceptional deliveries as
instructed;
j) Performing
other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Education/Professional
Qualifications Required:
a) Ordinary
Diploma in Records and Archives Management from an accredited institution;
b) Sound
knowledge of records management, including the national legislations relevant
to records management;
c) Proficiency
in computer applications;
d) Self-motivated
and able to prioritise and manage workloads to meet deadlines;
e) Strong
interpersonal skills;
f) Ability
to deal with sensitive issues and maintain high level of confidentiality at all
times;
g) Ability
to work independently and under pressure.
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Position:
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Receptionist III – 3 Posts
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Reports to:
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Head of Division
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Contract type:
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Contract for unspecified period of
time
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Location:
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Mwanza, Mbeya and Dodoma Branches.
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Job Purpose:
To act as
the Branch’s first point of contact by answering telephones and directing
visitors, customers and members of the public and providing relevant
information as needed.
Primary
Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Answering
telephones from within and outside the Branch;
b) Screening,
routing and connecting calls;
c) Keeping
record of all visitors who enter/visit the Branch;
d) Responding
to enquiries and obtaining information for customers, visitors and members of
the public;
e) Providing
information about the Bank as may be required including location of departments,
offices and employees at the Branch and in the Bank;
f) Taking
messages and informing other employees of visitors’ arrivals or cancellations
of appointments;
g) Performing
other related duties as may be assigned by the head of division.
Education/Professional
Qualifications and Experience Required:
a) Diploma
in Business Administration or its equivalent from an accredited institution and
relevant work - related training;
b) Ability
to communicate clearly in English and Kiswahili and any other major foreign
languages;
c) Self-motivated
and ability to work under pressure;
d) Strong
interpersonal skills;
e) Good
customer service;
f) Basic
computer skills;
g) At
least two years of work experience as Receptionist.
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Position:
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Porter cum Messenger III
(Currency) – 1 Post
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Reports to:
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Head of Division
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Contract type:
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Contract for unspecified period of
time
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Location:
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Head Office, Dar es Salaam
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Job Purpose:
To assist
Main Vault Custodians in loading, unloading into and from trucks and carrying
out currency deliveries within the Bank’s premises.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Packing, loading and unloading
currency consignments into/from trucks at the
Bank’s
Main Vault;
b) Carrying
and stacking currency cargo and other goods in the Bank’s Main Vault;
c) Carrying
currency to and from the Note Counting and Processing Units;
d) Carrying
and delivering messages, documents and other items within and outside the Bank
premises;
e) Stamping
the labels attached to banknotes bundles and coin bags as required;
f) Performing
other related duties as may be assigned by the head of division.
Education Qualifications and
Job-Related Attributes Required:
a) Certificate
of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with passes in Mathematics and
English subjects;
a) Ability
to demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm and personal integrity;
b) Physically
capable of carrying heavy loads;
c) Ability
to work beyond normal working hours and under pressure;
d) Ability
to work as part of a team;
e) Ability
to demonstrate respect, confidentiality and trustworthy;
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Position:
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Control Room Operator III
(Internal Security) – 2
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Posts
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Reports to:
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Head of Division.
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Contract Type
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Contract for an Unspecified Period
of Time
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Location:
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Head Office, Dar es Salaam.
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Job purpose:
To monitor
the electronic security systems on the Bank’s premises
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
b) Monitoring
security surveillance equipment, alarm handling, operating communication
equipment and other critical equipment;
c) Operating
a multi-media recording system with a view to insuring that criminal incidents
and other transgressions are detected and reported;
d) Observing,
recording, and reporting suspicious behavior or incidents for review and
investigation;
e) Supporting
security and investigation operations in analyzing data, providing logistical
support, preparing reports and facilitating vehicle tracking;
f) Coordinating
disaster prevention, participating in emergency handling including evacuation
and recovery strategies;
g) Evacuating
situations using independent thought with a view to establishing level of
urgency and prioritizing;
h) Writing
accurate and concise reports and notification of events and situations for the
attention of Head of division;
i) Taking
action according to the alarms shown in the security Electronic systems;
j) Providing
and controlling access within the premises;
k) Liaising
with Human Resource staff to process staff identity/access cards;
l) Maintaining
switchboard operations during non-official and after office hours;
m) Performing
other related duties as may be assigned by the head of division.
Education
Qualifications and Job-Related Attributes Required:
a) Advanced
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE);
b) National
Service Training Certificate;
c) Ability
to handle confidential information;
d) Ability
to concentrate and focus;
e) Basic
computer skills;
f) Ability
to work as part of a team;
g) Ability
to work independently and under minimum supervision;
h) Excellent
written and oral communication skills.
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Position:
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Transport Officer III
(Administrative and General
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Services) – 1 Post
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Reports to:
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Head of Division.
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Contract Type
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Contract for an Unspecified Period
of Time
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Location:
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Head Office, Dar es Salaam.
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Job Purpose:
To provide
transport services to Bank of Tanzania staff and official guests so as to
facilitate Bank’s operations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Providing/facilitating
transport for Bank of Tanzania employees and guests;
b) Preparing
annual requirement specifications for motor vehicles and motor cycles in
accordance with the Bank’s transport policy and procurement plan;
c) Preparing
purchase orders for motor vehicles, motorcycles, tyres, lubricants and other
parts;
d) Updating
Bank’s motor vehicle records and preparing fleet performance report for
management decision;
e) Identifying
and consolidating list of motor vehicles and motor cycles that qualify for
disposal in compliance with the Bank’s Financial Regulations;
f) Coordinating
provision of fuel and lubricants for Bank of Tanzania Motor Vehicles;
g) Arranging
for and supervising maintenance of motor vehicles;
h) Preparing
requisitions for purchase of tyres and lubricants;
i) Preparing
monthly reports on motor vehicle and motor cycles maintenance;
j) Inspecting
log books and controlling fuel consumption and movement of motor vehicles and
motor cycles and fuel consumption;
k) Safe
keeping of motor vehicles’ key and registration cards;
l) Performing
other related duties as assigned by Head of Division.
Education/
Professional Qualifications and Experience Required:
a) Bachelor’s
Degree in Transport or Logistics Management or its equivalent;
b) Knowledge
of and experience in coordinating transport and maintenance of motor vehicles
and motor cycles;
c) Analytical
and problem solving skills;
d) Ability
to work independently and under pressure;
e) Excellent
report writing and presentation skills;
f) Ability
to lead people;
g) Ability
to work as part of a team;
h) Computer
literate;
i) A
minimum of three (3) years of relevant post-qualification experience in a busy
environment.
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Position:
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Telephone Operator III - 1 Post
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Reports to:
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Head of Division.
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Contract Type
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Contract for an Unspecified Period
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Location:
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Zanzibar Branch.
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Job Purpose:
To provide
telephone services to staff, record incoming and outgoing calls, and exchanging
telephone lines and extensions to support Branch’s operations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Observing
signal lights on switchboards and dialing or pressing buttons to make
connections;
b) Providing
local, international and emergency telephone services to staff in accordance
with the regulations;
c) Monitoring
switchboard operations and attending calls promptly;
d) Listening
to customers and responding to queries relating to telephone information and
operations;
e) Updating
directory information and distributing to all staff on regular basis;
f) Offering
assistance in dialing to persons who are in emergency situations;
g) Keeping
of records of calls placed and received and related toll charges;
h) Reporting
faulty telephone exchange lines and leasing with relevant authorities for
repair and/ or replacement;
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Performing
other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Education Qualifications and Job -
Related Attributes Required:
a) Certificate
of Secondary School Education with passes in English and Kiswahili;
b) Certificate
in customer service skills;
c) Ability
to work under minimum supervision.
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Position:
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Messenger III (Dodoma Branch) – 1
Post
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Reports to:
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Head of Division
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Terms of Contract:
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Contract for an Unspecified Period
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Location:
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Dodoma Branch
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Job Purpose:
To provide
office support services including running errands within and outside the
office, photocopying, binding, moving documents /files/office supplies and
providing related services.
Primary
Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Moving
documents and office supplies from one location to another within the Bank;
b) Collecting
letters and parcels from postal office and other courier agencies and
delivering them to intended recipients within the Bank;
c) Delivering
letters and parcels to the postal office and other courier agencies for postage
and delivering them to the intended addresses;
d) Receiving
newspapers and magazines and distributing them to the relevant offices and
staff in the Bank;
e) Assisting
in basic records keeping, photocopying and binding of documents;
f) Performing
other related duties as may be assigned by Supervisor;
Education/Professional
Qualifications Required:
a) Certificate
of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with passes in Kiswahili and English;
b) Advanced
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination is an added advantage;
c) Ability
to handle confidential information;
d) Good
customer service skills;
e) Good
team player;
f) Ability
to work under minimum supervision.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested
applicants must submit the following for consideration of the applications:
a) Application
letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV);
b) Certified
copies of academic certificates, birth certificate and other relevant
certificates;
c) Names
and addresses of two reputable referees;
d) Applicant’s
reliable contact address, email address and telephone numbers;
e) Applicants
with academic certificates from foreign schools/ universities must submit proof
of accreditation of issuing institutions;
f) Applicants
who qualify for more than one post should choose and apply for one post only.
Applicants who shall apply for more than one post will not be short listed.
g) Overqualified
applicants will not be considered.
Application should be addressed to:
Deputy Governor (AIC),
Bank of Tanzania,
2 Mirambo Street,
11884 DAR ES SALAAM
CLOSING DATE:
Applications
should reach the Deputy Governor’s Office on or before 16.00 pm on 18th
November,
2014.
Only
short-listed applicants will be contacted
